DreamyEyes

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  1. how much do you make?

    DreamyEyes replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right now I have pay in leiu of benefits, so I make $14 an hour (I get an extra dollar for when I work weekends.) I'll be changing to part-time in 3 weeks when I start school, so I'll be making only...

  2. lpn program online

    DreamyEyes replied to afromom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are no LPN programs

  3. How to deal with this resident

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work at an ALF, and I've been working there for the past 3 years. We have a particualar resident who I never had a problem with, and I always thought she liked me because she was very nice to me and...

  4. What exactly is per-diem?

    DreamyEyes replied to JenniferRobert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just meant "pick up" shifts. At my facility, the director of nursing does the schedule and once all of the full-timers and part-timers get their scheduled hours, the people who are per-diem can look...

  5. What exactly is per-diem?

    DreamyEyes replied to JenniferRobert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in assisted living and at our facility per-diem basically means "as needed". You can pick up as little or as many shifts you want per month. When I worked per-diem I only worked 2 weekends a...

  6. Pros and cons of where LPNs can work

    DreamyEyes replied to suzy2812's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ^ It depends on where you're located, also. I know that in my area (Southern NH/Mass) hospitals aren't hiring LPN's, unless it's for their outpatient clinics. Even some hospitals in Boston are...

  7. RN to LPN

    DreamyEyes replied to dream2blpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My weak subject is also Math. Before I took the TEAS test, I was soo stressed out about the math portion. Luckily, a nurse at my work had a TEAS practice book and he let me borrow it; it helped out a...

  8. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    DreamyEyes replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    I would love to work in

  9. Is this the career of an RN?!

    DreamyEyes replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    ....This is why I always recommend becoming and working as a CNA before you decide if nursing is right for

  10. What facility type offers best pay rate for Nursing Assistant?

    DreamyEyes replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You probably won't start out at $15 an hour, especially living in Virginia. I live in Southern NH/Mass, where the rate of pay is pretty decent, and some CNA's here make $15 or more an hour, but they...

  11. Working and nursing school...

    DreamyEyes replied to Blueroses91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I start LPN school this September, and I work full-time as a CNA, but will be going down to part-time... probably 24 hours a week. I considered switching onto the 11-7 shift (I'm on 3-11 now), but...

  12. I'm back and have GREAT news!!! :)

    DreamyEyes replied to futurenurse1710's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!! I also had an absence from this website because I steered away from nursing, but now I have finally decided to pursue my dream. I start an LPN program this fall.

  13. LPN - What classes do you take?

    DreamyEyes replied to munchkins4mom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start my LPN program in September. I know for the first semester we have A&P 1 and Nursing Fundamentals. My school is 4 semesters long... we also take Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, A&P 2,...

  14. Pros and cons of where LPNs can work

    DreamyEyes replied to suzy2812's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing homes/LTC facilities aren't the only place LPN's can work. They can also work in: -Assisted living facilities -Clinics/doctor's offices/plastic surgeon offices. Even some oral surgeons will...

  15. Working while in the LVN program...

    DreamyEyes replied to Amanda1111's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not in school yet, but I'll be starting LPN school this fall. I'll be working 24 hours a week as a CNA. Luckily we get breaks and summers off, so I'll pick up more hours when I need to, since I'm...

  16. Pay Rates 2010

    DreamyEyes replied to Fahrenheight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    -Southern New Hampshire -Assisted living facility -$14 per diem ($1 more for weekends & 2nd shift, $3 more for 3rd shift) -Full-time/part-time employees starting pay: $11 days, $12 evenings, $14...

  17. I'm sure you guys hear this a lot...

    DreamyEyes replied to Charlotteg's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took mine 3 years ago, so it's been awhile... but I think I got handwashing, ROM, pulse, and I can't remember what else. I remember how nervous I was, too, but honestly it's really not bad at all!...

  18. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, I'm thankful for all the wonderful aides I work with. We do have "assignments" at our facility, but we never go by them. We just help each other out as much as we

  19. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, man. I feel your pain. Do we work at the same

  20. Funny things your patients have said

    DreamyEyes replied to LaterAlligator's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, I have sooooo many. But here is one I'll never forget: We had a resident w/ severe dementia who would barely say two words to anyone. He would sing the same song over & over again, but would...

  21. Having second thoughts..

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm currently a CNA working in assisted living and I've been working there for over 2 1/2 years now. I was accepted into an LPN program that starts this September. I'm very excited because I've always...

  22. Do you like working in Assisted Living??

    DreamyEyes replied to BeJuled's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in an assisted living facility. Honestly, I do love my job but the workload can be a bit crazy. In addition to doing laundry, vital signs, blood sugars, toileting, showers, serving dinner (I...

  23. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    DreamyEyes replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $13,735 for 18-month LPN program. This is in New Hampshire. And I don't qualify for financial aid (grants, etc), because according to FAFSA, I made too much last year... ugh, yeah right. Hopefully...

  24. Question about applying in person

    DreamyEyes replied to misswillow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the facility.. at the assisted living facility I work at, they wouldn't hire me until I obtained my certification. So although I basically had the job after I was interviewed, I couldn't...

  25. Weak Stomach - Where Should I Work?

    DreamyEyes replied to forddna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, I will say that you DO get used to it. But honestly, there are no settings in nursing where you aren't going to see & deal with "gross" things - Vomit, poop, blood...they're all a big part...